The reappointment of Jonathan Reynolds as Secretary of State for Business and Trade in Andy Burnham’s new Cabinet has been welcomed by business group Logistics UK.
As Ben Fletcher, the organisation’s Chief Executive explains, Mr Reynolds’ return to the department is positive news for the sector which underpins all economic activity,“Congratulations to Jonathan Reynolds on his reappointment as Secretary of State for Business and Trade. Logistics UK looks forward to working closely with him again to support the government’s ambitions for economic growth, investment and good jobs across every part of the UK.
“Through his leadership of the Modern Industrial Strategy, Mr Reynolds highlighted the essential role logistics plays in enabling businesses to manufacture and trade, and the vital contribution it makes to local economies and job creation across all four nations.
“With the government focused on boosting productivity and strengthening UK industry, recognition of logistics’ importance as a foundation of the economy will be critical to delivering growth in every region and nation. Mr Reynolds understands that the choices ahead of us are not between services and industry, but about how both of them together can turbocharge growth – a stronger logistics capability can be the catalyst the economy needs.”
